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Apologises for not replying sooner to Lyn's apprehensive letter about her work on Alison Cairns, with the news that she has found the letters from Alison and greatly enjoyed reading 'Field with Geese'. Recounts all the reasons for the delay: illness, builders and decorators, emotional unpreparedness for reading Alison's letters through, her work for the Woman's International League for Peace and Freedom, and a mad neighbour. Sympathises with Lyn about Max Newman's 'medieval attitude towards a gifted wife'. Encloses some of Alison's letters. Recalls aiding Marthe Spender (wife of Hugh Spender) interned at Vittel. Discusses photographs of Alison and refers to Witold Langrod.

Expresses her enjoyment of Lyn's visit. Mentions her subsequent preoccupation with organising the 10th Aniversary of the Geneva Business and Professional Women's Club. Reports that due to ill health she is undergoing a cure at Royat, Auvergne, France. Thanks Lyn for the present of 'Ten Letter Writers' and the washcloth and scourer. Refers to Mischa Sert and her friendships with Diaghilev, Renoir and Toulouse Lautrec. Recalls that Odette Keun nicknamed Moira Budberg 'The Bed Bug'.

Hopes that her organisation will move its HQ to London and force her to resign. Describes their efforts to find new offices in Geneva. Writes that the Kennedy murder affected her as if it was a personal loss. Asks after Lyn and her arrangements with Max. Reflects on the positive aspect of outdoor sanitation. Thanks Lyn for sending 'Jane Eyre'.

Tries to establish the date of her long weekend at Matlock Bath with Alison Cairns. Recalls that they talked about Witold Langrod and Alison's relationship with him. Sympathises with Lyn's continued arm pain.

Replies to Lyn's request for a Who's Who of Stephanie Tixier, Witold Langrod, Marthe Spender and herself, suggesting how she might obtain such information. Details her appointments for the coming months with a view of having Lyn to visit in Geneva. Reports that she was in England for her niece Judith's wedding and apologises for not having the time to visit Lyn. Asks why Lyn connects her with Mischa Sert. Transcribes Witold Langrod's refusal to write anything for Lyn's book on Alison Cairns.

Makes plans for Lyn to stay with her in Geneva. Suggests that Lyn visit the Julliards and Marthe Spender. Protests about Lyn's judgement of Witold Langrod.

From the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom

Apologises for not answering Lyn's letter of 16 Aug. immediately due to being in the middle of the International Executive Meeting of her organisation being held in Geneva. Expresses her interest in Lyn's prospective book on Alison Cairns. Offers to share her letters from Alison Cairns and accepts Lyn's invitation to stay at Cross Farm when she visits England. Invites Lyn to stay in Geneva. Asks after Elsa.

Fondly recalls her recent stay with Lyn. Reports that she has written to Witold Langrod in Mexico telling him about Lyn's Alison Cairns project and sending a copy of 'Field with Geese'. Mentions that she has had a letter from David Cairns with a photograph of Alison and news of his stay in America, his meeting with Anne Forsythe (nee Zueblin) and the Kotschings. Refers to the Silver Wedding celebrations of her brother Ted.

Expresses her concern about her friend Stefa Tixier. Hopes that Lyn enjoyed her holiday in the South of France. Hopes not to have to travel to San Francisco for her work. Refers to Witold Langrod. Complains of the behaviour of a colleague. Mentions Lyn's talk to the Saltire Society.